Course descriptionThe Master’s Degree in Environmental Education is offered through the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and provides a comprehensive graduate program that prepares future professionals in the field of environmental education and enhances the environmental education knowledge and skills of practicing teachers. This university-wide, interdisciplinary curriculum requires 36 semester hours of credit, and includes opportunities to apply academic theory to practical experiences in the classroom, as well as on-site at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center.
Environmental Education Courses:
12 credits (Department of Teaching and Learning)
SCE 6345 Perspectives of Environmental Education
SCE 6344 Advanced Methods of Environmental Education (prereq: SCE 6345 or permission)
SCE 6644 Trends and Issues in Environmental Education (prereq: SCE 6345)
SCE 6196 Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Environmental Education Programs
(prereq: SCE 6345, SCE 6344, SCE 6644, STA 6113, EDF 6481, EDG 6285)
Select one of four elective tracks in consultation with faculty advisor: 12 credits
• Environmental Education plus Middle Grades General Science for Certified (elementary) Teachers
• Environmental Education for Certified Teachers and Non-School Based (center) Educators
• Environmental Education for Sustainable Planning Educators
• Environmental Education for Center Administrators
General Education Courses: 6 credits (Department of Curriculum, Culture and Educational Inquiry)
EDG 6285 Program Evaluation in Curriculum and Instruction
Take one of the following international courses:
EDG 6625 Global Perspectives of Curricular Trends or
EDF 6800 Foundations of Global Education
Research/Statistics Courses: 6 credits (Department of Educational Leadership)
Take both of the following:
STA 6113 Educational Statistics (should be taken prior to or concurrent with EDF 6481)
EDF 6481 Educational Research (prerequisite or co-requisite: STA 6113)